Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2012 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2012
MENU
1 0 3 4 3 4

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,220

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,769

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,524

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelMaximaPassat
TrimSVV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,120 $32,950
Base Invoice $32,163 $31,600
Cold Package 400  
Tech Package 1,850  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Monitor Package 700  
Floor mats 195  
Rear spoiler 375 375
Cargo mat   125
Cold Package 347  
Tech Package 1,605  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Monitor Package 607  
Floor mats 146  
Rear spoiler 298 300
Cargo mat   99
Options (change) 3,920 500
Options (change) 3,350 399
Destination 780 770
Total Price $39,820 $34,220
Total Invoice $36,293 $32,769

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Nissan Maxima dealer quotes or Volkswagen Passat dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,478
Model Year20122012
ModelMaximaPassat
TrimSVV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$39,820$34,220
Adjustments for Features-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,770$34,220
Total Invoice$36,293$32,769
Adjustments for Features-460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,247$32,769

Return to top

Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012
ModelMaximaPassat
TrimSVV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,340$2,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-460

Return to top

See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012
ModelMaximaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.4 in
Length190.6 in191.6 in
Width73.2 in72.2 in
Height57.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.9 ft3

Return to top

See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76097%
Total Not Requested253%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5Yes
Total Requested52%
Total Not Requested25098%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.
See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Nissan models.